Nepal 7 Nights / 8 Days Chitwan Kathmandu Pokhara Muktinath Ghandruk

Distance: Approx. 250–270 km | Travel Time: 8–10 hours including border formalities, sightseeing and breaks

Arrive at Gorakhpur Railway Station in the morning and meet our representative. Begin your journey towards the Sunauli–Bhairahawa border, where you will complete the required immigration and border formalities before entering Nepal. Continue your drive through Nepal’s scenic Terai region towards Lumbini, the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, explore the peaceful Lumbini Development Zone and visit the Maya Devi Temple, the principal pilgrimage site marking the birthplace of Lord Buddha.

Major Lumbini sightseeing:

1. Maya Devi Temple – Sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha

2. Sacred Garden – Peaceful spiritual surroundings

3. Ashoka Pillar – Historic Buddhist monument

4. Puskarini Pond – Sacred pond associated with Buddha’s birthplace

5. International Monastic Zone – Beautiful monasteries representing different Buddhist traditions

After completing Lumbini sightseeing, continue your journey towards Chitwan through Nepal’s countryside. Enjoy views of agricultural fields, traditional villages, forests and local settlements along the way. Reach Chitwan by evening and check into your hotel. Depending on the arrival time, relax at the hotel or take a short walk around the nearby village area. In the evening, you may enjoy a traditional Tharu Cultural Dance Program, offering an introduction to the rich culture and traditions of the indigenous Tharu community.

Chitwan offers a wonderful combination of wildlife, jungle landscapes, rivers, traditional villages and indigenous culture, making it an excellent beginning to your Nepal adventure.

Overnight Stay: Chitwan
Meals:Dinner

Distance: Approx. 180–200 km | Travel Time: 6–7 hours

6:30 AM: You can Start Your Jungle Safari which has to be booked one day prior, Start the morning with a nature experience in Chitwan before breakfast. After breakfast, check out and begin your scenic drive toward Kathmandu. The road follows the Trishuli River, with green hills, waterfalls, suspension bridges and dramatic river valleys accompanying you for much of the journey.

Major sightseeing/experiences:

1. Trishuli River Scenic Drive

2. Manakamana Temple

3. Manakamana Cable Car

4. Himalayan & Hill Viewpoints

5. Riverside Scenic Stops

Around 11:30 AM–12:00 PM, arrive at the Manakamana Cable Car station and take the cable car toward the famous hilltop temple. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys during the ride. After darshan and lunch, continue toward Kathmandu. The route becomes increasingly mountainous as you approach the Kathmandu Valley. Stop at suitable viewpoints for photographs of the Himalayan foothills. Reach Kathmandu around 6:00–7:00 PM, check in and relax. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Distance: Approx. 40–50 km | Sightseeing: 8–9 hours

7:30 AM: After breakfast, begin a full-day exploration of Kathmandu Valley. The day focuses on Nepal's extraordinary religious heritage, ancient architecture and sacred monuments.

Major Kathmandu sightseeing:

1. Pashupatinath Temple – UNESCO World Heritage Site

2. Boudhanath Stupa – UNESCO World Heritage Site

3. Swayambhunath Stupa – UNESCO World Heritage Site

4. Kathmandu Durbar Square – UNESCO World Heritage Site

5. Garden of Dreams / Thamel

6. Sleeping Vishnu Ji

Start at Pashupatinath Temple around 8:00 AM and explore the sacred temple complex and Bagmati River surroundings. Continue to Boudhanath, where the enormous stupa and surrounding monasteries create a unique Buddhist atmosphere. After lunch, visit Swayambhunath, dramatically positioned on a hill overlooking Kathmandu. Continue to Kathmandu Durbar Square, exploring its historic courtyards, temples and traditional architecture. End the day with free time around Thamel, where you can experience Kathmandu's lively streets, cafés and local shops. Return to the hotel by approximately 6:30 PM. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Distance: Approx. 210 km | Travel Time: 7–8 hours

7:00 AM: Check out after breakfast and begin your journey toward Pokhara. Before leaving the Kathmandu Valley, visit Chandragiri Hills, one of the most scenic viewpoints around Kathmandu.

Major sightseeing/experiences:

1. Chandragiri Hills

2. Chandragiri Cable Car

3. Himalayan Panorama

4. Trishuli River Valley

5. Prithvi Highway Scenic Drive

6. Mountain Villages & Terraced Fields

Take the cable car to the hilltop and enjoy panoramic views of the Himalayan range on a clear day. The hilltop provides an excellent opportunity for photographs, fresh mountain air and peaceful forest surroundings.

Continue toward Pokhara through the beautiful Himalayan foothills. The drive follows river valleys, green hills, terraced farmland and traditional settlements. Stop along the route for refreshments and photographs. The changing landscape—from busy valley roads to quiet mountain countryside—is one of the highlights of this journey. Reach Pokhara around 5:00–6:00 PM and check into your hotel. Spend the evening at Phewa Lake or Lakeside. Overnight stay in Pokhara.

Distance: Approx. 50–60 km | Sightseeing: 8–9 hours

5:00 AM: Depart for Sarangkot to witness the spectacular sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Watch the mountains gradually glow golden as the sun rises over the Himalayan horizon.

Major Pokhara sightseeing:

1. Sarangkot Sunrise Viewpoint

2. Phewa Lake

3. Tal Barahi Temple

4. Devi’s Fall

5. Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave

6. Pumdikot Shiva Statue

7. International Mountain Museum

Return to Pokhara for breakfast and continue toward Phewa Lake. Enjoy the peaceful lakeside atmosphere and, optionally, a boat ride across the lake. Visit Tal Barahi Temple, located on an island in Phewa Lake.

Later, visit Devi’s Fall, where water disappears into an underground gorge, followed by Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave. Continue to Pumdikot, offering magnificent views of Pokhara Valley, Phewa Lake and the surrounding mountains. If time permits, visit the International Mountain Museum. Return to Lakeside in the evening and enjoy sunset views over the lake. Overnight stay in Pokhara.

Distance: Approx. 175–185 km | Travel Time: 9–11 hours

6:00 AM: After breakfast, begin the spectacular journey toward Muktinath through the Kali Gandaki Valley. The landscape changes dramatically as you climb from green foothills toward the dry and rugged Mustang region.

Major sightseeing/experiences:

1. Kali Gandaki River Valley

2. Tatopani

3. Ghasa

4. Marpha Village

5. Jomsom

6. Kali Gandaki Gorge

7. Mustang Mountain Landscapes

Pass through waterfalls, deep valleys and mountain settlements before reaching Marpha, famous for its traditional stone houses and beautiful surroundings. Continue to Jomsom, the administrative centre of Mustang, where the scenery becomes dramatically arid.

The route offers spectacular views of rocky cliffs, snow-covered peaks, river valleys and traditional Himalayan villages. Continue toward Muktinath, reaching the area by afternoon or evening depending on road and weather conditions. Check into your hotel and rest after the long mountain journey. Enjoy the peaceful high-altitude environment and surrounding mountain scenery.
Overnight stay near Muktinath.

Distance: Approx. 180–200 km | Travel Time: 9–11 hours + local transfer

5:30 AM: Begin your morning with Muktinath Temple, an important pilgrimage destination surrounded by spectacular Himalayan landscapes.

Major sightseeing/experiences:

1. Muktinath Temple

2. Muktinath Sacred Water Springs

3. Dumba Lake

4. Kali Gandaki Valley

5. Beni

6. Ghandruk Village

7. Traditional Gurung Settlement

After darshan and breakfast, begin the journey toward Dumba Lake, enjoying the contrasting landscape of Mustang. Continue toward Beni through the Kali Gandaki Valley, passing mountain villages, rivers, waterfalls and dramatic cliffs.

From Beni, continue toward Ghandruk, one of Nepal's most picturesque Gurung villages. Due to local road conditions, a vehicle change may be required. The final approach includes approximately 30–40 minutes of uphill vehicle travel, followed by a 50-minute walking/trekking section, depending on the current road access.

Arrive in Ghandruk and explore the traditional stone houses, narrow village lanes, terraced fields and mountain viewpoints. Spend the evening enjoying the peaceful Himalayan atmosphere. Overnight stay in Ghandruk.

Distance: Approx. 280–300 km | Travel Time: 9–11 hours

5:30 AM: Wake up early for the spectacular Ghandruk sunrise. From the village viewpoint, watch the Annapurna and surrounding peaks slowly illuminate in the morning light.

Major sightseeing/experiences:

1. Ghandruk Sunrise Viewpoint

2. Ghandruk Gurung Village

3. Traditional Stone Houses

4. Mountain & Terraced-Farm Views

5. Lumbini Sacred Garden – UNESCO World Heritage Site

6. Maya Devi Temple Area

7. Lumbini Monastic Zone

After breakfast, begin your descent from Ghandruk toward the lower valleys. Enjoy changing scenery as the landscape transforms from high Himalayan mountains into green forests, rivers, farmland and Nepal's southern plains.

Continue toward Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Depending on the day's road conditions and available time, visit the Sacred Garden and Maya Devi Temple area, followed by a short exploration of the peaceful monastic zone.

Later, continue toward Sunauli, complete border formalities and proceed to Gorakhpur. Reach Gorakhpur in the evening for your onward journey, concluding an unforgettable Nepal experience filled with UNESCO heritage, sacred temples, Himalayan villages, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and breathtaking mountain scenery.